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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Hamilton. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Texas Roadhouse on Main Street in Hamilton caught fire Thursday at 8:10 p.m. with no injuries reported (the cause remains unclear) and the restaurant is temporarily closed until further notice. Local 12 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A hit-and-run video from March 12 shows a red SUV driven by 34-year-old Jamila Hobbs striking a man near the Hamilton County Courthouse, sending him into the air and injuring him with a concussion, broken ankle, and broken pelvis—Hobbs has been indicted on charges of felonious vehicular assault and failure to stop and is still at large. WLWT
- ➤ Lewis Ray Patterson, a 25-year-old accused of shooting at police during a foot pursuit, did not cooperate with his competency evaluation on Thursday—his lack of cooperation delayed the process, and he will appear before Judge Keith Spaeth at 9 a.m. on May 22 for further review. Journal-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The restored bronze sundial on South Monument Avenue, originally dedicated in May 1941, will have its dedication on May 31 at 1 p.m. at Monument Park—Kathleen Fox led the restoration after learning from family ties to Hamilton author Stella Weiler Taylor and fundraising efforts helped pay for the work. Journal-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Newtown Police Chief Tom Synan warned that federal funding cuts may harm the Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition, which lowered overdose deaths from 570 in 2017 to 270 in 2024 (a 52% drop) and helps provide Narcan and recovery services (backed by a $56 million federal grant). Local 12 News
SPORTS NEWS
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Spyro Gyra Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — $40 – $65 — Experience the legendary jazz-fusion band with an unforgettable live performance.
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Cincinnati Ballet: Director’s Vision
1-3 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket information TBA — Experience a compelling triple bill of contemporary ballet showcasing innovative choreography.
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Faux Stained Glass Workshop
4-5:45 p.m. — The Lane Libraries Community Technology Center — Free entry — Create your own faux stained glass masterpiece with shrinkable plastic and hot glue.
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Matisyahu Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — $35-$55 — Experience Matisyahu's electrifying mix of reggae and hip-hop in an intimate venue setting.
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Michael W. Smith Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Taft Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Grammy winner Michael W. Smith live in concert.
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Not Your Ordinary Plant Swap
2-4 p.m. — Hamilton Lane Library — Registration required — Bring your favorite plant cuttings and seeds to swap with fellow gardening enthusiasts.
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A Beautiful Noise
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating musical memoir of Neil Diamond’s journey from Brooklyn to rock icon.
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Red Carpet Luncheon
11:45 a.m. — Fitton Center For Creative Arts — $34 for Members, $39 for Non-Members — Celebrate the graduation of Leadership Hamilton Class 33 in style.
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Foreign Journey - Tribute to Foreigner and Journey
7:30-9 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Tickets available — Enjoy the powerful vocals from American Idol stars in this tribute to two legendary bands.
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Monster Jam
1 PM – 9 AM — Heritage Bank Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the thrill of the world's best monster trucks and drivers in an adrenaline-fueled showdown.
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